practice nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a practice nurse for our seaside Torquay practice. The role focuses on routine nurse duties including smear taking, vaccinations, wound care and chronic disease reviews.

You will perform cytology, ECGs, phlebotomy and immunisations, with opportunities to manage diabetes, hypertension and other long-term conditions in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• RGN with current registration.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Computer literate and able to use clinical systems.
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cytology and action results appropriately.
• Routine acute wound care and care of chronic wounds.
• Urinalysis, phlebotomy and ECGs as required.
• Long term condition management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD).
• Immunisations for adults and children; travel planning.

Skills

RGN

Professional development

Experience in Primary Care

Computer literate

Initiative

Communication skills

Work unsupervised

Resilience under pressure

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse to join our friendly, seaside practice. We are looking for a practice nurse with Primary care experience. The role includes the usual practice nurse duties such as smear taking, wound care, vaccinations, pill checks and long-term condition reviews.,

• Your duties will include but are not limited to the following Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
• Routine acute wound care
• Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
• Removal of Sutures/Staples
• Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
• Travel planning
• Family planning Contraception
• Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
• ECGs both acute and routine as required
• Peak Flow Readings
• Phlebotomy
• Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes)
• Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
• Ear syringing
• Adult immunisations
• Childhood immunisations
• Prepare and send samples for lab testing
• Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
• Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required., Your duties will include but are not limited to the following

Clinical

• Undertake cytology and action results appropriately
• Routine acute wound care
• Care of chronic wounds, pressure and leg ulcers
• Removal of Sutures/Staples
• Urinalysis for both acute and chronic conditions
• Travel planning
• Family planning Contraception
• Hormone Replacement Treatment monitoring
• ECGs both acute and routine as required
• Peak Flow Readings
• Phlebotomy
• Long term condition management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD)
• Hypertension Management 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring and blood pressure checks in clinic
• Ear syringing
• Adult immunisations
• Childhood immunisations
• Prepare and send samples for lab testing
• Chaperoning or assisting another clinician as requested
• Assisting clinicians with minor procedures if required.
• RGN
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Computer Literate
• Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to deal with challenging situations and cope under pressure Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Treats people with dignity and respect at all times
• Enthusiastic and motivated Team worker, Working in primary Care
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• COPD
• We are an established surgery, providing care for approximately 8,200 patients with a practice area that extends across the whole of Torquay and parts of Paignton. We employ a full range of professional medical and clerical staff and our large, spacious premises enable us to house additional services.
• Based in the heart of Torquay, close to the local bus and train station, there are three waiting areas available for patients, which provide a comfortable waiting space. The practice building is also served by a lift which provides access the first and second floor of the building. We operate a smoke-free policy and the building and car park are non-smoking areas.